I had the procedure done in April 2014. Went back 3 months later for the confirmation test. I was told for the confirmation, it would be painless with just mild discomfort and to take Tylenol ahead of time. I ended up passing out during the confirmation. It hurt so bad. I was told this was the best thing to have done. At first I thought it was great. I was back to work the next day. Then my problems started. Pelvic/abdominal pain all the time, bloating, back pain, fatigue, weight gain (almost 50 lbs), back aches, all kinds of things. I’ve had lab work, ultrasounds, X-rays, CT scans to try and figure out what’s causing my problems and everything is normal. Now my dr has me on birth control pills to surpress my ovaries. This whole thing has been emotionally and financially degrading. My dr does not believe my problems are Essure related, however I didnt have any problems until I got this. I’ve had enough and just want them to be gone. I’m only 29 and will have to have a hysterectomy if I can find a dr close to me to take them out.
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I have had the exact same issues. 22 pound weight gain, with all the symptoms of menopause, but I am only 37. I had mine done in October of 2013. My monthly is the worst. And I have since had cysts on my ovaries which were never a problem before. I have not done enough research to see if there is something that can be done, but I do know that I heard Bayer is backed by the FDA approval therefore not holding them responsible. This is ridiculous. The doctors have been pushing it as well, saying how easy and harmless it is. Well apparently a womans body wasn’t meant to have this procedure because there are too many stories just like your and mine. Loss of sex drive, weight gain, night sweats, upper and lower back pain, abdominal cramping like I never had before. I am not myself and it has pushed me to a low place. The whole point was to not have to take birth control or go through the long healing time of having a hysterectomy or tubes tied.
Me too, I suffer from the Essure. I’m getting mine out next Monday via a hysterectomy, but at least they will be gone.
I had essure done December 2013. I was still on my birth control pill. Had my histogram done in May. Finished out my prescription of pills and was done with them Feb 2015. Since I had my first period in February, I have had pelvic and abdominal pain off and on. Apparently it was a blessing to be on them! I am contacting the Dr who did mine to see if I can get something done. I cannot live with this pain…and it hasn’t been that long!